- present participle of measure.
measuring
Example Sentences
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Instead, she's promising to review aspects of it and to set clearer steps for measuring how pupils are progressing.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Their skin became thicker, bone mass increased, and performance improved on tests measuring learning, memory, and balance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Its instruments have also begun measuring ocean heights and the elevation of Greenland's massive ice sheet, providing an early demonstration of technology designed to monitor Earth's changing climate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
It might say, “Your blood pressure is worth keeping an eye on,” and give instructions for measuring with a cuff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
For instance, imagine that you are measuring the length of a pencil.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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